Car suspension repair Audi A4 B5
Suspension and steering specifications
Wheel alignment angles Note: Models produced since 1998 were equipped with an aluminum upper control arm mounting bracket instead of a steel one. Note the...
Wheel alignment angles Note: Models produced since 1998 were equipped with an aluminum upper control arm mounting bracket instead of a steel one. Note the...
General information about suspension and steering
1. Front suspension - independent, with four wishbones (two lower and two upper on each side) and vertical posts (or steering knuckles). The upper and lower...
1. Front suspension - independent, with four wishbones (two lower and two upper on each side) and vertical posts (or steering knuckles). The upper and lower...
Front Hub Bearings — Replacement
Note: The double row roller bearing is lubricated, adjusted, sealed and does not require maintenance. Do not attempt to remove the bearing unless absolutely...
Note: The double row roller bearing is lubricated, adjusted, sealed and does not require maintenance. Do not attempt to remove the bearing unless absolutely...
Front suspension strut — removal and installation
Removal 1. Remove the decorative cap, loosen the mounting bolts of the corresponding wheel while the car is standing on its wheels. 2. Place chocks under the...
Removal 1. Remove the decorative cap, loosen the mounting bolts of the corresponding wheel while the car is standing on its wheels. 2. Place chocks under the...
Front suspension strut — disassembly, inspection and assembly
Warning! To disassemble the front suspension strut, you need a compressor to compress the springs ("spring releaser"). Be careful even if you have a compressor...
Warning! To disassemble the front suspension strut, you need a compressor to compress the springs ("spring releaser"). Be careful even if you have a compressor...
Front suspension wishbones — removal, repair and installation
Front and rear upper control arms Note: Late model vehicles with sport or heavy duty suspensions have a bump stop above the rear wishbone. In addition, the...
Front and rear upper control arms Note: Late model vehicles with sport or heavy duty suspensions have a bump stop above the rear wishbone. In addition, the...
Front anti-roll bar — removal and installation
Removal 1. The stabilizer must be removed and installed on a car standing on its wheels. To perform this operation, it is best to install the car on an...
Removal 1. The stabilizer must be removed and installed on a car standing on its wheels. To perform this operation, it is best to install the car on an...
Front Suspension Subframe — Removal and Installation
Removal 1. Place chocks under the rear wheels, apply the handbrake, raise the front of the car and install safety stands. 2. Remove both front wheels. When...
Removal 1. Place chocks under the rear wheels, apply the handbrake, raise the front of the car and install safety stands. 2. Remove both front wheels. When...
Rear hub bearings — adjustment
1. Place chocks under the front wheels, engage steam or "P". Raise the rear of the vehicle and install safety stands. 2. Carefully remove the hub cap. 3....
1. Place chocks under the front wheels, engage steam or "P". Raise the rear of the vehicle and install safety stands. 2. Carefully remove the hub cap. 3....
Rear hub bearings — replacement
Removal 1. The bearings are installed in the rear hub/brake disc. Removal details are described in paragraph 7 chapter 9 . 2. Wipe the inner bearing and seal....
Removal 1. The bearings are installed in the rear hub/brake disc. Removal details are described in paragraph 7 chapter 9 . 2. Wipe the inner bearing and seal....
Rear hub axle — removal and installation
Removal 1. Remove the disc/hub as described in paragraph 9 . 2. Unscrew the brake shield mounting bolts and remove it together with the axle (fig. 10.2, a, 6)....
Removal 1. Remove the disc/hub as described in paragraph 9 . 2. Unscrew the brake shield mounting bolts and remove it together with the axle (fig. 10.2, a, 6)....
Rear suspension strut — removal and installation
Removal 1. Place chocks under the front wheels, raise the rear of the vehicle and install safety stands. Remove the corresponding rear wheel. 2. Transfer the...
Removal 1. Place chocks under the front wheels, raise the rear of the vehicle and install safety stands. Remove the corresponding rear wheel. 2. Transfer the...
Rear suspension strut — repair
Warning! To disassemble the rear suspension strut, you will need a compressor to compress the springs (spring releaser). Be careful even if you have a...
Warning! To disassemble the rear suspension strut, you will need a compressor to compress the springs (spring releaser). Be careful even if you have a...
Rear suspension beam — removal, repair and installation
Removal 1. Place chocks under the front wheels, raise the rear of the vehicle and place safety stands under the jacking points. Remove both rear wheels. 2....
Removal 1. Place chocks under the front wheels, raise the rear of the vehicle and place safety stands under the jacking points. Remove both rear wheels. 2....
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